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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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