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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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