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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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