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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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