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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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