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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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