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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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