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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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