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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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