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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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