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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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