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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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