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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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