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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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