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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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