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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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