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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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