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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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