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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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