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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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