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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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