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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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