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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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