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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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