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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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