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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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