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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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