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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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