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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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