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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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