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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling 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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