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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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