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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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