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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business 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 low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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