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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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