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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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