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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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