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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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