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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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