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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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