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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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