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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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