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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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