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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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