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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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