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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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