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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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