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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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