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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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