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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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