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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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