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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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