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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources