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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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