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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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