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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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