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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured 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 MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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