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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new 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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