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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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