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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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