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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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