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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies 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 teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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