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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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