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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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