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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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