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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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