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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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