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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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