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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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