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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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