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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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