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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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