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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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