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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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