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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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