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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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