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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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