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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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