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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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