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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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