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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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