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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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