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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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