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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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