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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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