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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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