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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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