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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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