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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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