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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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