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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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