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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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