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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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