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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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