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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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