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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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