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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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