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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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