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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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