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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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