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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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