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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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