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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations 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 we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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