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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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