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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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