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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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