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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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