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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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