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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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