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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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