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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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