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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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