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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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