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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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