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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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