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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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