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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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