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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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