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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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