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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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