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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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