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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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