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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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