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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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