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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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