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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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