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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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