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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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