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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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