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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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