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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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