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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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