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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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