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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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