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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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