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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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