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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources