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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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