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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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