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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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