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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates 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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