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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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