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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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