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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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