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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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