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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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