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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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