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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important 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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