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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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