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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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