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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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