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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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