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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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