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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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