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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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