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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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