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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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