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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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