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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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