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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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