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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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