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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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