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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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