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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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