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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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