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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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