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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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