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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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