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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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