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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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