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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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