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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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