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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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