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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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