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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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