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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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