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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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