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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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