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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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