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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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