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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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