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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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