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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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