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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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