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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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