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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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