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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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