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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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