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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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