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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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