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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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