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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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