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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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