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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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