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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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