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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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