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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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