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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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