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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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