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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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