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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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