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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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