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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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