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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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