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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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