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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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