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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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