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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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