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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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