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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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