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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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