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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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