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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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