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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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