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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education