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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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