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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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