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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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