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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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