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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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