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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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