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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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