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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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