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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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