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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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