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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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