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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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