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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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