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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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