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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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