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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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