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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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