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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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