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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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