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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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