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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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