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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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