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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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