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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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