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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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