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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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