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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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