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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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