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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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