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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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