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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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