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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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