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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major 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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