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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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