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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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