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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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