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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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