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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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