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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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