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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What 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 participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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