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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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