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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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