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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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