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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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