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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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