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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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