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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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