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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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