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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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