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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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