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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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