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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers 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 MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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