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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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