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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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