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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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