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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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