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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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