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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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