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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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