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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education