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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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