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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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