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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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