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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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