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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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