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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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