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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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