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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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