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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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