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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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