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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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