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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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