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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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