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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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