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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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