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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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