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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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