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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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