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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models 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 participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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