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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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