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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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