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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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