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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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