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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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