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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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