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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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