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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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