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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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