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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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