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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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