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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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