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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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