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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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