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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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