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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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