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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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