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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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