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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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