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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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