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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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