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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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