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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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