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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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