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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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