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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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