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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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