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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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