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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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