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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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