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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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