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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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