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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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