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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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