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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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