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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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