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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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