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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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