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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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