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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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