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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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