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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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