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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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