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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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