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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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