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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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