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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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