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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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