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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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