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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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