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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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