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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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