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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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