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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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