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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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