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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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