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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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