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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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