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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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