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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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