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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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