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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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