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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources