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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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