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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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