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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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