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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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