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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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