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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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