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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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