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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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