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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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