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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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