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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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