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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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