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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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