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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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