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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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