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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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