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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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