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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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