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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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