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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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