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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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