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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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