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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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