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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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