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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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