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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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