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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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