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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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