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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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