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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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