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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines 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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