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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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