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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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