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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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