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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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