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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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