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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions 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 handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education