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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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