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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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