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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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