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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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