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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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