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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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