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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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