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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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