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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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