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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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