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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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