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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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