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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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