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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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