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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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