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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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