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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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