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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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