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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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