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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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