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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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