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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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