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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models 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 stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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