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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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