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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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