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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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