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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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