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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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