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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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