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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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