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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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