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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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