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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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