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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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