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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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