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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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