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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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