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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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