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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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