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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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