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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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