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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources