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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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