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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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