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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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