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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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