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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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