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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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