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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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