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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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