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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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