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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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