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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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