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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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