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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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