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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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