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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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