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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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