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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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