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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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