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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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