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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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