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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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