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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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