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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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