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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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