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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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