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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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