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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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