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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources