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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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