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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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