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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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