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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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