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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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