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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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