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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources