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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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