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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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