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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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