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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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