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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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