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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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