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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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