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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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