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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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