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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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