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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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