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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates 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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