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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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