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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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