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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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