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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education