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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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