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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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