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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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