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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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