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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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