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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses 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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