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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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