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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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