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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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