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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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