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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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