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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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