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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key 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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