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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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