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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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