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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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