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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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