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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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