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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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