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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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