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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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