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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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