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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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