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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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