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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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